Question 1

How is beprepared.ai different from free FEMA resources?

Accepted Answer

FEMA provides excellent general guidelines, but they are not personalized to your specific situation. beprepared.ai takes FEMA's best practices and combines them with your location, family size, housing type, and local risks to create a customized plan. Plus, we curate specific products so you don't waste time researching what to buy.

Question 2

Do I need to be a "prepper" to use this?

Accepted Answer

Not at all! beprepared.ai is designed for everyday families who want to be responsibly prepared—not extreme survivalists. Our plans focus on practical, realistic preparedness that fits into normal life. Think of it as having a fire extinguisher and smoke detector: smart preparation, not paranoia.

Question 3

Do I need technical knowledge?

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Not at all. Our questionnaire uses plain language and guides you through every step. If you can fill out an online form, you can create your emergency plan. No preparedness experience required.

Question 4

How long does it take to create a plan?

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The questionnaire takes about 5-10 minutes. Your AI-generated plan is ready within seconds after you finish. You can start reviewing recommendations and taking action right away.

Question 5

What emergencies does it cover?

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Our AI covers a wide range of emergency scenarios including hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, wildfires, tornadoes, winter storms, power outages, and more. Your plan focuses on the specific threats most relevant to your location and situation.

Question 6

How does the AI know what's right for my area?

Accepted Answer

Our AI analyzes real-time data from NOAA, FEMA, USGS, and local emergency management agencies to understand the specific risks in your area—earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, wildfires, etc. It then creates plans based on professional emergency management guidelines tailored to your location's most likely scenarios.

Question 7

What happens after I create my plan?

Accepted Answer

You'll get a step-by-step action plan broken into manageable tasks you can complete at your own pace. Track your progress on your dashboard, access gear recommendations, and update your plan as your family's situation changes. Pro users get quarterly reminders to review and refresh their plans.

Question 8

What if I live in an apartment or rent?

Accepted Answer

Perfect! Our plans adapt to your living situation. We provide renters-friendly recommendations that don't require permanent modifications and focus on portable, apartment-appropriate gear. You'll get evacuation strategies specific to multi-unit housing and storage solutions that work in limited space.

Question 9

What if my situation changes?

Accepted Answer

You can update your plan anytime. Moved to a new home? Had a baby? Changed living situations? Just update your profile and our AI will regenerate recommendations based on your new circumstances.

Question 10

What is emergency preparedness consulting?

Accepted Answer

Emergency preparedness consulting provides personalized 1-on-1 guidance from experienced emergency preparedness experts. Consultants help you optimize emergency plans, select appropriate survival supplies, develop evacuation strategies, and ensure your family is ready for various emergency scenarios.

Question 11

Who are the consultants?

Accepted Answer

Our consultants include Brian Burk, who served on the FBI Special Response Team and has consulted with high-net-worth families on comprehensive preparedness solutions, and Tiran Dagan, founder of beprepared.ai and a seasoned gear and logistics specialist. Our team combines tactical expertise with practical, field-tested strategies.

Question 12

How long are the consulting sessions?

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Consulting sessions typically range from 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on the service level. Each session is personalized to your specific needs and includes follow-up resources and actionable next steps.

Question 13

What can I expect from a consultation?

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You can expect personalized advice based on your location, family size, budget, and specific concerns. Consultations cover emergency planning, supply recommendations, evacuation strategies, and actionable next steps you can implement immediately.

Question 14

How do I prepare for my consultation?

Accepted Answer

Before your session, think about your specific concerns and goals. It helps to have a list of your current supplies, your home layout or floor plan, and any existing emergency plans. Our intake questionnaire will guide you through this preparation.

Question 15

What happens after the consultation?

Accepted Answer

After your session, you'll receive a personalized action plan with prioritized next steps, recommended supplies with links, and any relevant resources discussed during the call. Follow-up questions via email are included for 30 days after your session.

Question 16

Do you offer consultations for businesses and organizations?

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Yes. We provide organizational preparedness consulting including business continuity planning, employee readiness programs, and facility security assessments. Contact us for a custom quote tailored to your organization's size and needs.

Question 17

Can I get a refund if I'm not satisfied?

Accepted Answer

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you feel your consultation didn't provide value, contact us within 48 hours and we'll either schedule a follow-up session or provide a full refund.

Question 18

Is there a free trial?

Accepted Answer

Our Free tier lets you try beprepared.ai forever with one emergency plan. Upgrade when you're ready for more features.

Question 19

Can I upgrade or downgrade anytime?

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Yes! You can change your plan at any time. Upgrades take effect immediately, and downgrades apply at the end of your billing period.

Question 20

What happens to my plans if I downgrade?

Accepted Answer

Your existing plans are never deleted. If you downgrade, you keep access to plans already created but some advanced features may be limited.

Question 21

Can I cancel anytime?

Accepted Answer

Yes. There are no long-term contracts or cancellation fees. You can downgrade from Basic to Free or cancel Pro at any time. Your plans and data remain accessible on the Free tier even if you cancel a paid subscription.

Question 22

What payment methods do you accept?

Accepted Answer

We accept all major credit cards through our secure payment processor, Stripe.

Question 23

Do I have to buy products through your marketplace?

Accepted Answer

No! You can take our gear recommendations and buy products anywhere you prefer. Our marketplace is optional and provides convenience—pre-vetted kits with affiliate discounts. Many users appreciate having the research done for them, but you're free to shop elsewhere using our checklists as a guide.

Question 24

Do you offer family or group discounts?

Accepted Answer

Pro plans include unlimited plan sharing, making it easy to cover your entire family. Contact us for organizational pricing.

Question 25

Is my personal information secure?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. We use bank-level encryption (AES-256) to protect your data, and we never sell or share your personal information. Your address and family details are stored securely and only used to generate your personalized plans. Read our full privacy policy for detailed information.

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